Hello Michael,
We do not have any hard or fast policy on this issue, but we have
periodically recommended the use of a computer for disabled students
studying medicine, including those with SpLDs.
Our procedure is for the Disability and Dyslexia Service (i.e. us) to
meet with students and agree recommendations which are then handed over
to the School of Medicine and Dentistry. They invariably agree to them,
although it is theoretically possible for them to refuse.
Are your medical school prepared to allow the use of computers in exams
for other students? What's their rationale for not allowing dyslexic
students to use them? Is it a practical concern, e.g. they won't have
enough computers, or something more fundamental?
Simon
Michael Woodman wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Currently, SGUL does not allow use of computers in written exams for
> students with SpLDs.
>
> I am anxious to change this. There are a number of issues clouding the
> water; re why it is not currently allowed - to this end, I am starting
> from scratch and researching best practise - specifically in other
> medical schools.
>
> If you work at a medical school or an institution that trains
> healthcare professionals, I would be very keen to hear from you to
> compare process.
>
> Kind regards,
>
--
Simon Jarvis
Head of Disability & Dyslexia Service
Queen Mary University of London
Student and Campus Services
Room FB 2.30, Francis Bancroft
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Tel: 020 7882 2765
Fax: 020 7882 5223
www.scs.qmul.ac.uk
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